Bass Festival

2010 Event Locations, Dates and Times 

Citywide festival and fishing derby with carnival, vendors, entertainment and supporting events held on Fri–Sun  Oct. 8-10th.

CARNIVAL

Ferris wheel, roller coaster, ponies, zipper, bumper cars, games, goldfish and more... 
Location:      Front St.
Tickets:        Half Price carnival tickets available Sept. 20th – Oct. 7th only. Lira’s Market,  RV Chamber of Commerce, RV Pharmacy, Travis AFB.
Carnival Open:  Thurs.  4 – 10PM; Fri. 4 – 10PM, Sat. 12 – 10 PM, Sun. 12 -  5 PM

FISHING DERBY

The big event... target length Striped Bass is waiting for you. Go for it!
Location:      City Dock to 45 Main St.
Registration:    Forms and details at www.bassfestival.org
Activity:        Weigh and Measure Station for Derby operated by CSBA     
Times:          Fri.   9AM – 6:00 PM    Sat. 7AM – 6PM     Sun. 7AM – 4PM
Activity:        Fishing Derby Awards & Raffle Drawing, Sun. 4PM at 45 Main St.

FISHING BOAT RAFFLE

Win a 15’ fishing boat manufactured by KLAMATH BOATS.  Includes trailer and outboard motor.
Ticket price:    $10.00  Anyone over 18 can buy a ticket this year.
Location:    Tickets sold at RV Chamber of Commerce, 6 N. Front St. 
Fishermen:    Derby registration includes one raffle ticket. 
Boat display:    Raffle boat and others will be displayed on lower Main St. during the festival.
Raffle time:    Sun. Oct. 10th 4:30 pm @ 45 Main St., (following the Bass Derby Awards)

VENDORS

Lots of good eats, crafts, toys, information. 
Location:      Front St.
Times:        Fri. 4 – 10PM,  Sat: 10AM – 10PM;   Sun 11AM – 5PM          
Vendors:    food, crafts, commercial items 

LION’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Yummy big pancakes, sausage, orange juice and hot coffee!
Location:    45 Main St.
Activity:        Pancake Breakfast
Time:        Sat. Oct. 9th  6 – 10AM
Cost:        $7.00/adults  $4.00/kids 10 & under

KIDS FISHING TANK NEW EVENT!

Big tank loaded with fish for kids (16 and under) to catch.  Limit 2 per kid. 
Location:    Main St. by river
Activity:        Kid’s Fishing, poles, bait provided
Time:        Sat. 10AM – 6PM,  Sun. 10 – 3PM
Cost:        $2.00 includes pole, bait, fish, and cleaning if you need it

BATTLE OF THE BEANS NEW EVENT!

Portuguese Beans is a Rio Vista favorite... who makes the best?  Be a taste tester!
Location:    45 Main St.
Activity:        Bean Tasting and Peoples Choice Awards
Entry:        Entry form online, www.bassfestival.org - Applications tab
Time:        Sat. Oct. 9th 2 – 4PM
Cost:        $5.00 to taste them all and be a judge.

CAR SHOW

Classic Car Show, pre-1974 hot rods, cars, trucks and awards in 5 categories.  
Location:    Main St. from Front St. to 6th St.,  
Entry:        Entry form online, www.bassfestival.org - Applications tab
Times:       9AM – 2PM

SOAP BOX DERBY

Race a soap box car down Main St.
Location:    Main St. between 2nd St. and Front St.
Activity:        Soap Box Time Trials and Derby and Awards
Entry:        Forms available at Napa Auto, Chamber of Commerce, or www.bassfestival.org
Set-up:        Sat. 2:00 PM (following car show)
Derby:        Sat. 3:00 – 4:30

STREET PAINTING NEW EVENT!

Amazing, wild artistry on the street done by RVHS students.  New this year!
Location:    Second St. near Main St.
Times:        Sat. 9AM – 4PM
Entry:        Contact Demi Stewart at 916-775-1515

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

See line-up of bands at Pole Barn area.  Travis AF Band on Sat.
Location:    Pole Barn area on Front St.
Activity:        Karaoke Talent Show; Live Music and Entertainment Events;
Time:        Fri.  Live Music, Entertainment 5 – 10PM
        Sat. Karaoke Talent Show 12 – 5PM, Live Music 6 – 11PM
        Sun. 11 – 2PM, Karaoke finals
        Sun. Live Music 3 – 5PM

DUNK TANK NEW EVENT!

City of RV officials stand up to be dunked!  How good is your aim?
Location:    Main St. by Hap’s Bait
Activity:        Dunk a city official
Time:        Sat. 11am – 5pm (schedule posted)
Cost:        $ to be determined... a fundraiser for City of RV  

FIREWORKS

Brilliant!  Spectacular! Get a spot by the river to watch this.
Location:    In the River
Activity:        Fireworks
Activity time:     8:00 PM

MOTORCYCLE SHOW

Exotic, shining motorcycles and bikers to match. See them up close.  
Location:    Main St. from Front St. to 4th St.,
Entry:        Entry form online, www.bassfestival.org - Applications tab
Times:       9AM – 2PM 

DUTRA MUSEUM OF DREDGING

Free Self Guided Tours!
October 9 & 10, 2010
10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
 

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Fun Facts

  • The First Bass Derby held in Rio Vista was in 1933.
  • 2009 Bass Festival attendance 12,000 over 3 days!
  • More than 1000 anglers participated in 2009 Bass Derby!